Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

When You Think You’ve Disappointed God

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Do you think God’s disappointed in you? He’s not. You cannot shock or disappoint God. How can I say such a thing? Because the Bible says that we were chosen “according to the foreknowledge of God the Father” (1 Peter 1:2). In other words, God knew everything about you and me before we were born, before He chose us.

He knew everything He was getting in me, yet still chose me to be His child and to represent His Kingdom. That is not a pass to misbehave. It is an incentive to get up when I fall down—to press on. God knows He did not make a mistake in choosing you or me. He will fulfill His purpose in us. He knows the Spirit won’t fail to form Christlikeness in us (1 John 3:2-3).Continue Reading

Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

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Have you ever wondered why Jesus had to die for our sins? Couldn’t God have forgiven us without His Son’s painful death?

A photograph of our son covered in mud documents the special affinity my toddler had with puddles. The caked dirt didn’t change my love for Brant. But it did affect how I treated him. He wasn’t allowed to roam the house while muddy. I held him at arm’s length when I carried him to a tub of running water. After he was clean, we snuggled close, and he gained free access inside the house again.

Who benefited from my child’s bath? Bathing him was work for me, but it was also joy. Removing his grime restored the pleasure of cuddling together.

Some people avoid God when they mess up. Continue Reading

How to Rest from Worry & Fear?

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The issues surrounding the coronavirus—how long this quarantine will last, how the stock market will impact us, and how to pay bills when we can’t work—not to mention what we’ll do if the toilet paper runs out—pose a real threat. In addition to this, the normal cares of life don’t stop with a worldwide pandemic. Added stress strains relationships that are already experiencing more “together” or “social distancing” time than normal. Yet the Bible says not to fear any of those things (Matt. 6:25-34). But it does tell us to fear something I bet you’re overlooking.Continue Reading

What Would Jesus Say to You About the Coronavirus?

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Have you wondered what Jesus would say to us about the coronavirus? My inbox if full of emails from merchants and event planners sharing precautions they’re executing to protect me from this virus.

My daughter, who works in airline reservations, had her shift hours doubled to handle flight cancelations. It doesn’t take a genius to do the math on that one. Pay your employees overtime to cancel your source of revenue! The threat of this virus has shaken our economy and our sense of well-being.

So, what would Jesus say? Several thoughts come to mind. Let’s look at one.Continue Reading

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